Natalie counsels clients and litigates employment disputes on a wide variety of employment and labor matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Her litigation practice includes non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation claims, and wage and hour compliance. Natalie leads workplace investigations and conducts employee trainings on a regular basis. She also advises clients on employment and labor issues, including employment and separation agreements, terminations and reductions in force, internal workplace investigations, workplace health and safety, independent contractor and employee classifications, employee handbooks, and company policies, including family and medical leaves.
At Mintz, Natalie is a member of the Firm’s Pro Bono Committee (a cross-sectional group of attorneys who select pro bono projects and provide support for long-term initiatives). Natalie also championed the Firm’s adoption of a Compassionate Leave policy that provides paid leave following a miscarriage. Outside the Firm, Natalie is a member of the Associate Leadership Board of the Phoenix Charter Academy Network (an organization that serves a distinct population of students who struggle with their academic program). Natalie also participated in the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Boston's Future Leaders Program (a year-long program for mid-level executives with strong leadership potential that provides opportunities to enhance professional skills and expand networks). The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has repeatedly recognized Natalie on its “Honor Roll” or “High Honor Roll” for the provision of pro bono legal services. Natalie has received numerous professional honors for her work as a lawyer and as a member of Boston’s legal community.
Natalie’s additional legal experience includes internships with the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in Boston.
viewpoints
Nurturing a Community-Based Approach to Food Access
January 18, 2022 | Article
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave—Updates from the Department
October 21, 2021 | Blog | By Danielle Dillon, Natalie C. Groot, Patricia Moran
Webinar Recording - Delta's Impact on Return to Office Plans
September 14, 2021 | Blog | By David Barmak, Natalie C. Groot, Andrew Matzkin, Nicole Rivers
Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave
June 7, 2021 | Blog | By Andrew Matzkin, Natalie C. Groot
Conference Recordings: Mintz's Annual Employment Law Summit
March 12, 2021 | Webinar | By Michael Arnold, David Barmak, Micha Mitch Danzig, Geri Haight, Andrew Matzkin, David Lagasse, Jennifer Rubin, Alexander Hecht, Danielle Bereznay, Delaney Busch, Corbin Carter, Emma Follansbee, Natalie C. Groot, Paul Huston, Brendan Lowd, Nicole Rivers, Richard Block
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law – January 2021 Update for Employers
January 8, 2021 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot, Patricia Moran , Emma Follansbee
REMINDER: Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Next Steps
October 23, 2020 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot, Emma Follansbee, Patricia Moran
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave 2020 Regulations – Focus on the Private Plan Exemption
August 13, 2020 | Blog | By Patricia Moran , Natalie C. Groot, Emma Follansbee
Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave Finalizes Revised Regulations: Here’s What You Need to Know
August 13, 2020 | Blog | By Patricia Moran , Natalie C. Groot, Emma Follansbee
Part Nine of the COVID-19 Roadmap Series: Ensuring Compliance – Leave Management
May 18, 2020 | Blog | By Corbin Carter, Natalie C. Groot, Michael Arnold, Andrew Matzkin
News & Press
Mintz is pleased to announce that 31 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 35 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2024.
The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Recognizes 184 Mintz Attorneys across 56 Practice Areas
August 15, 2024
187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Mintz's Natalie Groot and Cassandra Paolillo Named Up & Coming Lawyers by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
March 18, 2024
Mintz is pleased to share that Member Natalie Groot and Of Counsel Cassandra Paolillo have been selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as 2024 Excellence in Law ‘Up & Coming Lawyer’ honorees.
Mintz Announces Record Member Growth in 2023
December 22, 2023
Mintz proudly announced the election of 13 attorneys to Members and the addition of a record-setting 22 new lateral Members in 2023, with 11 Partners in the newly opened Toronto office. This diverse group strengthens Mintz’s core areas, spanning Commercial and IP Litigation, Life Sciences, Tech, Private Equity, and Energy & Sustainability. The elevated Members and new lateral additions bring invaluable expertise to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes.
Fifty-Nine Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 12, 2023
Mintz is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 27 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2023.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
A Growing Benefits Trend: Time Off For Pregnancy Loss
April 6, 2023
Associate Natalie Groot was interviewed by SHRM and discussed her role in the advocacy for and implementation of the firm's compassionate paid-leave policy.
Trio of Mintz Attorneys Chosen for Boston’s Future Leaders Program
February 23, 2023
BOSTON – Mintz is pleased to announce that Associates William J. Bussiere, Jr., Natalie C. Groot, and Kevin C. Mortimer have been selected to join Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Boston’s Future Leaders Program.
35 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 25 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2022.
Mintz To Give Leave For Miscarriages, Failed Surrogacy
March 10, 2022
Avoid Unpaid Administrative Leave During Investigations
March 10, 2022
Trump Wins Again: Debtor-Employers Allowed to Reject Expired CBAs
February 1, 2016
Events & Speaking
Action Required: Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (MAPFML)
View the Webinar Recording
Recognition & Awards
Featured in Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch, Labor and Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment (2024 - 2025)
Super Lawyers: Included on the list of Massachusetts Rising Stars (2022-2024)
Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America – Diversity & Inclusion: Future Leader – Shortlist (2022)
Boston Magazine Top Lawyers – Employment (2021)
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly: Up & Coming Lawyer (2024)
Legal 500 United States: Workplace and Employment Counseling (2024)
Involvement
- Member, Mintz Pro Bono Committee
- Member, Associate Leadership Board of the Phoenix Charter Academy Network
- Advisory Board Member, Mary Horrigan Connors Center for Women’s Health and Gender Biology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital